CPSC2014-06-12
Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Hazard
The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. for instructions on how to return the product for a free repair.
Sold at
Independent home improvement and building supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com and Grainger.com from May 2012 through May 2014 for about $300.
Affected count
About 25,000 units in the United States and 300 in Canada
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer
Consumer contact
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. toll-free at (844) 666-9469 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.hitachipowertools.com and click on "Safety Notice Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Hitachi-Koki-Recalls-Pneumatic-NailersDon't want to check this manually?
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